as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist
Located in Oklahoma City near the OU Health Sciences Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute also conducts vision research and trains future ophthalmologists through its residency and fellowship programs.
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Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
In his 1971 book, Sight Restoration After Long-Term Blindness, ophthalmologist Alberto Valvo provides one such example of a man who was blind for 34 years following a case of corneal ulcers at the age of eight months.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
The ophthalmologist reiterated that the disease is not frequently seen in patients under 50, and signs often go undetected in patients over 60.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Those include a neuro-ophthalmologist who monitors Nicholson’s two-thirds vision loss resulting from the brain surgery.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
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Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
In his 1971 book, Sight Restoration After Long-Term Blindness, ophthalmologist Alberto Valvo provides one such example of a man who was blind for 34 years following a case of corneal ulcers at the age of eight months.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
The ophthalmologist reiterated that the disease is not frequently seen in patients under 50, and signs often go undetected in patients over 60.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Those include a neuro-ophthalmologist who monitors Nicholson’s two-thirds vision loss resulting from the brain surgery.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
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The group brings an optometrist to campus, meaning kids who need an eye exam can get one the same day and go home having gotten a prescription and ordered glasses.—
Kristen Hwang,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Top Picks Best Smith Helmets Smith Optics was founded by an entrepreneurial optometrist who spent most of his free time skiing.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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So far, he's picked up and dropped off about ten people, taking them to anything from doctor's appointments to haircuts.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In simpler language, doctors located the arteries feeding the prostate gland using dye injected into the blood, then partially blocked the blood flow to diminish the prostate.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Viktoria Koskenoja, an emergency medicine physician, knocked on the door then greeted her warmly, pulling up a stool across from her.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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Salvador Plasencia, a former physician who supplied ketamine to Perry in the weeks leading up to his death was sentenced to serve 30 months — about two and a half years — in prison.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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But since 2016, I've been diagnosed by the top neurologist at UCLA in Cedars.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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She was supposed to see a neurologist after a hospital stay, but the home couldn’t find one for her.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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My gender-affirming care specialist coordinated with my pediatrician to monitor my health and conduct blood work.—
Jude Clinchard,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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For example, many initial vision screenings take place in the pediatrician’s office during well-child visits, which include eye and hearing screenings as well as immunizations and developmental checks.—
Kristen Hwang,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bleeding through a tampon or pad in less than 1 hour, passing large clots, or requiring blood transfusions should prompt discussion with your gynecologist or primary care physician, ACOG advises.—
Dr. Chidimma J. Acholonu,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, my primary care doctor and gynecologist suggested my symptoms — brain fog, fatigue and cognitive changes — were caused by menopause.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Here’s what actually belongs in a starter routine, morning and evening, based on dermatologist guidance.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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For someone noticing early volume loss or fine lines, that endorsement from a Mayo Clinic dermatologist carries real weight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Michael Rose is an internist and pediatrician at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine investigating ways to improve HIV treatment and prevention.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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There are important cultural differences between an internist struggling to treat patients in a private-equity conglomerate and a John Deere machinist on strike because of layoffs.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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